London transport operator Go Ahead orders 25 Volvo electric buses

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New electric buses are set to hit the UK capital's streets later this year as part of ongoing collaboration between Go Ahead and Volvo Buses

Volvo Buses has secured its first electric bus order from London transport operator Go Ahead, which will see 25 new battery-powered single deck buses hit the UK capital's roads later this year. The...

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